• Annual clothing and small item giveaway by the Men’s Fellowship of Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Light lunch served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Church is located at the corner of S. Clay and  E. Monroe Streets at 611 E. Monroe.

• The Smyre Family inaugural Family & Friends Christmas Gala, Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.  Suggested admission price: two canned goods.

• J.C. Price Post 107 annual kids’ Christmas party, 6-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22: The Children and Youth Committee hosts the annual Christmas party for children with door prizes, music, games, refreshments and a surprise guest. J.C. Price American Legion Post 107, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road, 704-638-0160. Chairman Leonard Hall, 704-640-6360.

• Holiday party with The Steppin’ Out Social Club, Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Music by deejay Peaches, light refreshments, raffles. Dress to impress. BYOB. $10 in advance and $15 at door. Contact 704-640-6993 for tickets.